From The Citizen, August 27, 2003

Falcons practice for Friday grid opener

By: CHUCK HLAVA, Citizen Staff

Workouts look good to coach

Pre-season practice is nearly over and now comes the trial by opponent for Clear Lake's football team.
The Falcons have been going through their paces under the watchful eyes of head coach Troy Aduddell and his staff.
So far, so good.
"Everything is going well. The weather has been great for practice and the kids are in shape," said Aduddell.
Practice makes perfect and the coaching staff wants team 2003 to be as perfect as possible.
The Falcons roll into action on Sept. 4, a Thursday game, when they travel to take on Cypress Falls at Pridgeon Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
But Aduddell and his staff want the Falcons to aim for Oct. 10. That's when District 24-5A action rolls around.
The offense has been having its drills on the practice field, while the defense has been going through its paces.
It's the offense that is being revamped following the graduation of top quarterback Michael Fritz.
(A more in-depth look at the Lake offense and defense will be in next week's The Citizen Football Preview section.)
The defense looks very sold, and it should be with seven starters and nine letterwinners returning.
So far the attitude is positive, according to Aduddell.
"They're taking to coaching very well," he said. "They have confidence.
Last year the Falcons went .500 at 5-5 for the season and narrowly missed the cut for post-season with a 2-3 record.
The word in practice is "playoffs."
The beginning of the season is Friday when the Falcons play host to Katy Taylor in District Stadium. Kick-off is 7 p.m.